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Happy Dark Sky Month!
Utah's Governor Cox named April as Dark Sky Month in Utah back in 2021. What's so important about a dark sky? I'll tell you in this episode!
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One of my favorite roadside discoveries is our porcupine. We're talking about them in this month's episode!
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One of our coolest and easily overlooked creature on the island is the burrowing owl. Folks come to the island specifically to find them. In this episode you'll get some pointers on how to find them and some tips on enjoying them responsibly.
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2022 was a busy and incredible year. Learn about the many successes we saw at the park this year as well as some of the challenges we faced. Happy New Year!
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Did you know that Antelope Island's bison herd started with only 12 animals? Work has been done since to keep risks of inbreeding down. I'll tell you all about it!
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It's that time of year- all hands are on deck at the bison corrals where we're checking the health of our bison herd. Come see us.
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Have you seen the island's bighorn sheep? You're not alone! They're one of our most elusive critters.
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Antelope Island is known for diverse wildlife and incredible sunsets but it's also a mecca for geologists! Rocks date from 1.7 billion years to as fresh as 15,000 years - and everything in between. We'll take a very quick glimpse of the very complex history of a few of the island's rocks.
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They're here! Spider season is upon us and before you cancel your visit I hope you'll spend 10 minutes with me to become better acquainted with the spiders of Antelope Island. I promise they're not as scary as they look.
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Wilson's Phalaropes are coming through in hundreds of thousands right now! I'll tell you all about them, and the bug situation in this month's episode.
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Responsible Recreation was a thing long before COVID-19 messaging. I'm going over some not-so-common considerations for safely and responsibly visiting Antelope Island.
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We're talking about some of our favorite wildlife on Antelope Island - in miniature!
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Nahuel spent last fall with us as a student intern from the University of Utah. He shares information on his project, some highs and lows and advice for future interns.
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In this episode we explore the many different wildflowers that thrive in our dry, salty environment.
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Many know Frary as the tallest peak on the island and arguably the most strenuous hiking trail due to elevation gain ~ but did you know that at the base of the mountain was the quaint homestead of a family with the same name in the late 1800s?
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Bats really don't deserve their bad reputation. Wendy Wilson is here to tell us why.
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It's no secret - this is the best job in the world. In this episode you'll get to know the folks who are lucky enough to work at Antelope Island State Park.
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Have you seen the Milky Way? Many who live in cities or suburbs can't. In this episode Hannah meets with Ryan Andreasen, creator of Night Sky Science, park volunteer and passionate dark sky advocate.
He tells us why he decided to get involved, what makes Antelope Island special for stargazers, and what it takes to reach IDA's Dark Sky Place designation. - Visa fler
